Preface; 1. An introductory survey; 2. The legacy of the middle ages: i. Fables; 3. The legacy of the middle ages: ii. Romance and manners; 4. The Puritans: 'Good godly books'; 5. The Pedlar's pack: 'The running stationers'; 6. Fairy-tale and nursery rhyme; 7. Interim: betwee...